Homework
Instructions
Task: Write a research paper using evidence to support a thesis that addresses your research question examining a current issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study. The audience is people who are generally educated but do not have extensive knowledge of your field or topic.
Length: 2000 words
Sources: Minimum of 6. At least 3 of these must be from scholarly journals, and all sources should be selected based on reliability, currency, and level of information/analysis. The UMGC library will be very useful in helping you find appropriate sources. You can, but do not have to, include all of the sources from your annotated bibliography.
Due date and revision: The first draft of the research paper. Submit your draft as an attachment (Microsoft Word is preferred) to this homework folder. This should be as complete a draft as possible, in order to receive the most helpful feedback. In working on your draft, you may want to look at the rubric that will ultimately be used to grade your final paper. You can see it when viewing these instructions through the Homework area of the classroom.
You will receive feedback on your draft.
Your instructor may or may not complete the rubric for your first draft, but only the grade on your revised paper will count toward your course grade.
Outcomes you should achieve by completing this homework
The outcomes for this homework are listed below, with the associated course outcomes in parentheses:
A. Use research to write a paper that will inform or persuade an audience.
B. Form unified, coherent, and well-supported paragraphs in support of the thesis statement.
C. Select sources, use them to inform and support your writing, and document them in APA style.
D. Demonstrate accurate grammar and mechanics in writing.
E. Participate in the process of receiving feedback and revising your writing.
Topic
This paper is the culmination of your research project, in which you are examining a current issue or event in the news from the perspective of your field of study. Before drafting your paper, you will have chosen a topic, developed a research question, and identified several potential sources in an annotated bibliography. You should write on the same topic for this paper, unless your professor has asked you to make changes to your topic.
Organizing and supporting your paper
As you write your paper, be sure to include the following:
A. an engaging introductory paragraph that includes an effective and clear thesis statement
B. any definition of terms or background information that your reader is likely to need to understand your paper
C. focused body paragraphs that begin with topic sentences and use effective transitions. This is where you will support the thesis using arguments and evidence.
D. a concluding paragraph that reiterates the thesis, summarizes key points of the paper, and leaves the reader with the "So what?"
Research is a key element of this paper. Take care to support your claims with research throughout the paper. Include APA in-text citations whenever you use sources, whether through quote, paraphrase, or summary. An APA reference list at the end of the paper should list all of the sources cited in the text of the paper.
Point of view
This paper will be written in an academic style. Use third person point of view. Do not use "I" or "you."
Topic: What are things that we can do to save the environment?
• How effective is eliminating plastic objects?
• How will changing from gas to electric vehicles enhance the environment?
• What can planting more trees offer the environment?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.